With tensions at an all time high in Afghanistan following the Qur’an burnings, the urination video, and the killing of 16 civilians, attention is now falling on a long line of “Infidel” apparel and gear. Exhausted from how they feel they’re being perceived, troops have taken to wearing patches and carrying items […]
by Sadat bin Anwar & Imad Ali The North American Muslim Foundation (NAMF) in Scarborough, Canada, was packed to the gills on March 22nd by an enthusiastic audience ready to watch these two respected debaters tackle the topic of “Did Jesus Claim Deity?” The majority of the audience […]
A CLARIFICATION AND RESPONSE TO TONY COSTA’S COMMENTS ON MIDRASH IN PAUL’S WRITINGS By Sadat Anwar I appreciate Tony Costa’s response to my review of his recent presentation at an interfaith symposium in Toronto. Here are three quick points I would like to immediately clarify before moving […]
This month the world has been rocked by tragedy after tragedy. Still fresh in our minds are the March 11 attacks on two Afghan villages where US soldiers were reported to have lined up and shot their victims, and set them on fire. At least nine of the 17 killed were children. […]
Article submitted by audience member So the long anticipated debate finally arrived. The evening began inauspiciously. We were promised the use of the spacious and air-conditioned Khalili Lecture Theatre but due to a booking error by the Student’s Union another group took possession of our room and our speakers and […]
The Muslim Debate Initiative 